Simply named, the Bronzing Compact features three “sun-kissed shades” to warm, sculpt and revive the complexion. The limited-edition product is available in two colour options: 001 Sunset Glow and 002 Sunrise Glow.

The pressed powder, which features the brand’s Anti-Pollution Complex to help fight free radicals in the air caused by pollution and particles, is suitable for all skin types. Non-comedogenic and paraben-free.

What we say: A new bronzing compact is an essential addition to one’s makeup bag come spring and summer. After all, it’s important to keep an eye on the expiry date of your colour cosmetics — especially those that may harbour bacteria from brush-to-skin contact like pressed-powder compacts.

While every beauty brand out there has its own version of a bronzing compact or palette, we’re fond of this new made-in-France option from Clarins. We tried colour 002 Sunrise Glow, which provided just enough colour to give a sun-kissed bronze to skin. The oversized palette doesn’t have too crazy of a colour payoff, which makes layering to a desired glow easy — and is helpful for those who have trouble with blending and bronzer streaks.